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About the business

Afton Chemical develops, manufactures, blends, and delivers leading-edge additive technology for fuels and lubricants around the world and is part of the worldwide NewMarket Corporation. Our products and services provide the chemistry that makes fuels burn cleaner, engines run smoother and machines last longer across traditional and e-mobility industries. We employ 2000 people worldwide.

Working life at Afton

At Afton, you will get the vision and stability of a global corporation but benefit from a small-company culture of open doors, kindness and collaboration.

We pride ourselves on being a fantastic place to work – ask one of the many employees who have worked here for 20, 30, 40+ years, along with our most recent new joiners who are enjoying their detailed onboarding!

Based in Bracknell, we have offices across EMEAI. We are an office-based business, and we see genuine benefits of being here together every day, but with that comes flexibility and trust. This is your chance to experience real team-working, life in-person – and this is one great team.

But what does office life mean for you:

  • 35-hour week – YES, really, that’s 35 hours – our employees go home at a sensible time to enjoy their home lives and we ENCOURAGE it.
  • Flexible hours – start anytime from 8-9.30am, finish anytime from 4pm, take a long lunch break, compress your lunch break, go for a walk/ run in your lunch break (we have showers on site!).
  • Early Friday finish at 2.30pm 
  • Fantastic on-site facilities, including free parking, Free Costa coffee, Subsidised Canteen, Subsidised twice-weekly Pilates, a beautiful courtyard and state-of-the-art meeting rooms.
  • Experience what it’s like to be surrounded by positivity and supported by one team, all working towards one goal.
  • See our leadership team, in person, regularly.
  • Have in-person conversations, get to know each other, support each other.

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a graduate to join our marketing team on a 1 year FTC contract with the idea of progressing into a full time role after the year.
As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to gain experience across a range of products working with a strong Marketing team. 

The role will be to work closely with the Marketing Managers, primarily working on their engine oils product whilst providing support to other teams where needed. This includes:

  • Supporting the development and execution of business unit strategies.
  • Conducting market research, analyse trends, and develop customer insights and segmentation.
  • Assisting with quarterly P&L analysis and consolidate monthly sales reports.
  • Collaborating with Marketing to create promotional materials for product launches and campaigns.
  • Supporting sales with CVPs, product differentiation, training materials, and market insights.
  • Contributing to new product development projects, including market assessment and business case analysis.

What do we expect from you?

We would be interested in receiving applications from individuals studying in Marketing, Business or Science-related degrees, with a desire to experience a commercial role. 

Full and thorough training in our product lines and processes will be provided.